Julian Smith Casino Augusta Ga

Posted on 4/5/2022 admin

AUGUSTA, GA (WJBF) — The Julian Smith Casino was built in 1936 and named in honor of a former Augusta mayor. For years its been a popular site in the Augusta community and has been the location of. (WRDW/WAGT) - Four places in the Garden City have made it onto Historic Augusta’s 2021 endangered properties list: The Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St. Julian Smith Casino is the perfect site for any special event! Address 2200 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901 DirectionsFrom I-20 take Exit 199 - Washington Road. Go south on Washington Road and take the Broad Street exit after about 3 miles. Julian Smith Casino is nestled between southern magnolia and pine trees right next to Lake Olmstead. Julian Smith Casino is the ideal place for a beautiful wedding reception or any other special event. The main hall of the facility has heart of pine hardwood flooring as well as palladium windows that open out towards the lake. Augusta GA 30901. The Boathouse 101 Riverfront Drive Augusta, GA 30901. Julian Smith Casino & BBQ Pit Lake Olmstead Park 3 Milledge Road Augusta, GA 30904. Old Medical College 598 Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901. Old Richmond Academy 540 Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901. Old Government House 432 Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901. Sacred Heart 1301.

Above: The description for this photograph, taken in May 1938, reads, 'August, Ga. - The Casino - Julian Smith Park - built by the WPA is used by the community for group entertainments.' Note the WPA sign near the middle of the building. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.

Above: A closer look at the WPA sign from the previous photo.

Above: The Julian Smith Casino today. The building is not a gambling casino, but instead utilizes a more general definition of the word 'casino,' to indicate a social gathering place. According to the Augusta Chronicle newspaper, the building has hosted many events, including a 'rehearsal by the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, high school dances and countless first meetings of couples who remain married to this day' ('Building preserves memories,' April 6, 2006). Photo courtesy of the Augusta city government.

Above: WPA workers constructing the Julian Smith Casino, September, 1936. Julian Smith was a mayor of Augusta, Georgia in the 1920s. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.

Above: WPA workers building a stage in the Julian Smith Casino, September, 1936. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.

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